Venue Setting

Bridging the past and the present, the Detroit Foundation Hotel was forged from the city’s former Fire Department Headquarters, and today presents guests with a remarkable mix of iconic design and modern luxury. Inside our rooms, earthy tones, bright whites, exposed brick and clean lines all dance in lockstep, allowing the elegant interiors to emit a sense of calm. Meanwhile, plush furnishings and thoughtful amenities ensure a rejuvenating stay in the heart of Downtown Detroit.

Step in through our massive archway doors and admire the details inside this historic building, still standing proud after all these years. Overhead, the soaring ceilings stretch on and on, while hundreds of light bulbs hang like setting suns over the downstairs bar. From the cool, uncluttered lobby, head down art-adorned hallways to your inviting room, and rest assured you’re enjoying an authentic Detroit experience. Welcome to the Detroit Foundation Hotel.

Standout Venue Features:

Surrounded by the cloud-scraping buildings of Downtown, our fifth floor event space offers head-turning views and a breezy balcony, as well as a hypnotic light installation by local artist Patrick Ethen. This space also features sweeping skyline views of the city, an outdoor terrace that can hold up to 15 people, auto-visual capabilities, and complimentary wi-fi.

Celebration Locations

The Apparatus Room:

Located on the main floor of the hotel, The Apparatus Room can host up to 300 people (strolling, reception style) for a full restaurant buyout.

- View: Cityscape, street side views

- Max Capacity: 300

- Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing

5th Floor Event Space:

Located on the top floor of the hotel, our 5th floor event space can host up to 90 people for a plated dinner, or 120 for a strolling event.

- View: Cityscape, rooftop views

- Max Capacity: 120

- Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing

Private Dining Room:

Here, acclaimed Chef Thomas Lents prepares one-of-a-kind meals in an unforgettable space. It’s the type of experience only a chef who has achieved a coveted two-star Michelin rating can offer.

- View: Street view

- Max Capacity: 30

- Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing

Eats & Drinks

Food, Restaurants, Cafes, Bars & Lounges

Food, Restaurants, Cafes:

Chic yet approachable. Historic while tastefully modern. The Apparatus Room bridges the old and the new, offering iconic New American cuisine rooted in Midwestern ingredients, as well as thoughtful cocktails crafted by accomplished mixologists. We invite you to step away from the Downtown bustle, enjoy a fine meal and the easy taste of an Old Foundation, and relax to the homely chatter of new friends.

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